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Agilitas can be tailored to individual users
* By adjusting the position of the laser light cue
* As gait differs between different people, Agilitas allows you to change the sensitivity with which it activates its automatic cues

Agilitas operates in an automatic mode and a manual mode
* In automatic mode, the device detects shuffling and turns the laser dot on automatically
* Manual mode. The user switches the laser on by tapping it twice on the side. This is convenient for users when they are likely to suffer frequent episodes of freezing, such as walking around furniture at home

* Agilitas has a rechargeable battery that does not need replacing
* Agilitas can be used for over 12 hours of normal operation (automatic mode), depending on the frequency of use, before needing a recharge

Considerations

Patient tests held in Queensland, Australia, have shown visual cueing is a highly effective method of increasing the mobility of patients of Parkinsons Disease during freeze of gait episodes. Contact the supplier for more information.

Place Of Manufacture

Bright Devices (Qld, Australia)

Models

One model is available

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.